We have the privilege of caring for many children, adults, and their families in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Little Havens and Fair Havens.
Like many people, they had preconceptions of what hospice care meant. They have agreed to tell their story to you in the hope that it sheds some light on the reality of how hospice care can benefit families in the toughest of times, and overcome fears of what hospices are like.
“My favourite memories are the normal moments, the boys running around in the garden together, laughing, enjoying themselves as kids should.”
"Everything had been focused on Chloe’s physical recovery, but to have someone who could help with the cognitive impact felt huge.”
After Ellis came home from his last heart surgery, Marie supported him through a structured post-surgery programme to help rebuild his strength.
"People have this idea of what a hospice is, but it really isn’t like that.”
"The last few months have been really stressful, but I feel safe here"
"Everybody at Fair Havens is so nice and friendly. I would encourage others to come and have a look."
"When we walked in on that first day, it just felt so calm and like what we Welsh call ‘cwtchy’, just like a big hug and really reassuring."
We didn’t know what to expect; I was terrified to come… But once we came, all the kids loved it here. It felt like a home from home. – Jenni
"Little Havens helped us transition between hospital and home after Isaac’s amputation – a slow introduction back to reality."
"You find your people here. There’s no pity, no sympathy – just acceptance. People see Connie for the bright little girl she is."
"Little Havens is the one place we fully feel we can trust."
"Little Havens gave me the chance to realise that having a health condition doesn’t mean the end of everything."
